shortcoming
noun
short·com·ing
ˈshȯrt-ˌkə-miŋ 
ˌshȯrt-ˈkə-
: an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole
also
: the quality or state of being flawed or lacking
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Examples of shortcoming in a Sentence
Her lack of attention to detail is her biggest shortcoming.
The main shortcoming of this camera is that it uses up batteries quickly.
Recent Examples on the Web
The finding of a shortcoming doesn’t result in a penalty for banks.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 June 2024
Game theory laid the foundation upon which AI came to be built, and the theory’s shortcomings threaten to exacerbate the shortcomings and possible dangers of AI.
—Linda Kinstler, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
After years of labor by a coalition of community organizers known as the Collaborative for Community Wellness, an innovative policy meant to address the shortcomings of CDPH and the overburdening of CPD is finally on the verge of implementation.
—Raeghn Draper, TIME, 18 June 2024
Instead, there’s a diverse and growing ecosystem of institutions getting involved, which helps mitigate the shortcomings of any one alone.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 June 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 June 2024
Game theory laid the foundation upon which AI came to be built, and the theory’s shortcomings threaten to exacerbate the shortcomings and possible dangers of AI.
—Linda Kinstler, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
After years of labor by a coalition of community organizers known as the Collaborative for Community Wellness, an innovative policy meant to address the shortcomings of CDPH and the overburdening of CPD is finally on the verge of implementation.
—Raeghn Draper, TIME, 18 June 2024
Instead, there’s a diverse and growing ecosystem of institutions getting involved, which helps mitigate the shortcomings of any one alone.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 June 2024
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“Shortcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortcoming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2024.
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shortcoming
noun
short·com·ing
ˈshȯrt-ˌkəm-iŋ
(ˈ)shȯrt-ˈkəm-
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